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West Branch Phillips Creek

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03408500, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
81°F
27°C
Streamflow
186 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.89 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER AT NEW RIVER, TN (6.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Branch Phillips Creek

H: 82° L: 69°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
70%
Humidity
71%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Cloudy
69°
9 AM
Cloudy
75°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Light drizzle
82°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Branch Phillips Creek?
West Branch Phillips Creek is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at West Branch Phillips Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at West Branch Phillips Creek in Tennessee is 81°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 03408500, 6.2 miles away.
Can you swim at West Branch Phillips Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.

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